3.1.5.1 Global control of re-use

By default, tools windows are re-used where possible. For example, suppose you already have a Listener window (potentially iconified) but do not have an Inspector window. When you choose
Window > Tools > Listener
, the existing Listener is displayed. When you choose
Window > Tools > Inspector
, an Inspector is created and displayed.

You can switch off re-use of tool windows via the command
LispWorks > Preferences.... Uncheck the
Reuse all tools
box and click
OK
. Now, when you choose
Window > Tools > Listener
a new Listener is created, regardless of whether one already exists, and other tools behave in the same way.

The setting of
Reuse all tools
will be retained for your subsequent LispWorks sessions.